Bruising after Botox. What should I do to help it disappear faster? (Photo)

Hi. It's been a week now and the bruising from my Botox treatment is sill noticed!!! I don't think it will clear in another week, what should I do to help it disappear faster ( I will be on vacation in a week and I don't really want to look like I just got beaten

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There are several things you can do to help your bruising subside.

November 15th, 2016

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The good news is that, judging from your photo, your bruise appears to be in its final stages and may very well be gone in time for your vacation. However, to help your bruise along, you should avoid any blood-thinning medications, including aspirin or ibuprofen. Applying a topical arnica cream, as well as taking arnica as a supplement, should help expedite the healing process. Up your intake of Vitamin K, whether through green leafy vegetables or as a supplement, as this can also help your bruise heal more quickly.

Bruising after Botox

November 10th, 2016

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Bruising can occur after any injection. This can occur when the small veins around the eyes are hit with the needle. You can use cold compresses for the first 24 hours to help minimize bruising. It will heal in 1-2 weeks.

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Bruising after Botox

October 22nd, 2016

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Botox is an injectable treatment and like with other injections, bruising can occur. Fortunately, using slow and gentle technique, bruising can usually (though not always) be avoided with Botox. Based on the color of your bruise, it should resolve soon. Vascular lasers can be used to improve a bruise, usually 36-72 hours after it forms. When treating a bruise with a laser, I usually like the bruise to be purple. Your bruise is turning yellow which means a laser is less likely to help at this point. Just hang in there. It will be gone soon.

Bruising with Botox

October 22nd, 2016

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Bruising occasionally happens after Botox. Anytime we touch you with a needle this an happen. Thank goodness with Botox it doesn't happen often. Arnica cream and pills can help it resolve faster. I do have a laser that can help the bruise resolve in half the time. Ask your doctor if they have a laser that can help with this problem.

Bruising after Botox

October 21st, 2016

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Bruising can occur with facial injections. When this happens, Arnica can be taken orally and/or topically to speed recovery, and I offer my clients laser treatment of the bruise which can dramatically improve the recovery time.

Diminish bruising after Botox

October 21st, 2016

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Hi. I agree with the other recommendations. Arnica Montana is a natural supplement that helps flush out bruising and swelling. It is ideal to begin taking immediately after an injectable treatment. We also recommend using the BBL (Broad Band Light) therapy to help break up the bruise. If the bruise still persists for your vacation, there are some great concealers specifically made to cover up bruising. Good luck and enjoy your vacation.

Botox bruising

October 20th, 2016

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Sorry for the bruising in the area of your treatment. This is not uncommon in the lower crows feet area near the malar area. Some patients see improvement in the bruising more quickly by using Arnica Montana or Bromelain supplements, however your bruising at this point will likely be gone in the next week or so, but you may need to use some makeup to cover it for a few days. Best wishes.

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